Hate to say it, but I'm hearing serious rumors that the tourney is not going to happen...
What do all of our experts think?
Or is it already fact?
Quote from: hopefan on November 16, 2020, 02:00:44 PM
Hate to say it, but I'm hearing serious rumors that the tourney is not going to happen...
What do all of our experts think?
Or is it already fact?
Not sure where you are hearing rumors when they are no where close to making such a decision. I am sure you are hearing coaches who are speculating, but that is wholly different than rumors based on anything.
Could the committees be discussing it? Absolutely. They have to talk about all their options, but just last week they came out with adjustments (second or third adjustments so far) to the tournaments. We reported on it on Saturday: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/division-iii-winter-championships-pandemic-format
As we have been reporting especially on Twitter (@d3hoopsville and @d3hoops - even @davemchugh), the tournaments have already been reduced to 48-team events and will take place over basically two weekends. The brackets would be announced on March 7 and champions crowned by March 20.
Also, opening weekend will be at predetermined sites not necessarily to the highest ranked or geographical host decided on that week. And there are a host of other decisions that have been made.
As we reported in the story above, AQs can still be handed out in conferences as long as they have at least four core members participating in a tournament. Also, we know that the AQ number has been reduced from 44 to 35 with nine conferences, so far, calling off all winter sports competition and tournaments (though, only two conferences have also had all their members call off sports; most conferences have allowed their schools to make individual decisions on winter competition). (Story on conference and school decisions, here: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play - constantly being updated when we learn more information.)
There has been a lot of moving parts in the last two months. There are going to be a number of decisions between now and early December with more decisions coming in January from schools, conferences, and committees. Follow us on the websites (D3hoops.com and D3sports.com) and check us out on our social media channels (because that is sometimes where we can keep up with the news the fastest). I know I am reporting as soon as I am able to nail down particulars and information.
Thanks for the info Dave.
If I were I betting man (and I am) -- I would bet a lot of money that there will be no 2021 NCAA D3 tournament. Just looking at the scientific data from respected sources like Johns Hopkins and University of Washington, February and March are the expected peaks in hospitalizations in numerous states. I hope they are wrong, but so far they have been too conservative in their estimations.
I'd be lying if I said the tournaments were absolutely going to happen. I have been talking to many coaches and admins in the last few months (really non-stop since last March except maybe a lull between April and May) and there aren't any who don't express their skepticism. However, many have also been optimistic while being, mostly, realistic.
They all want these things to happen. And with only about 10% of the division (school wise which is important) has called off winter sports, things look good. But it doesn't take much to reach 40-50% which will likely force the issue to cancel winter sports (fall sports official line was 50% for cancelation of tournament; I've been told with winter sports, since there are far higher numbers, 40% could be the breaking point).
I want these to happen ... I really do ... but every time we have a chance in this country to get a better hold of this virus, we get lazy and the numbers skyrocket. We aren't helping student-athletes even if they are doing everything they can to stay safe by being stupid ourselves.
I posted in SLIAC room just now... the SLIAC has come out with a 10 game conference schedule that starts in late February and runs through March to beginning April........ a conference tourney will follow including all teams...there will be a consolation round to allow each team a minimum of two games in the tourney.... Note...The consolation round was scrapped
Therefore the SLIAC would not be able to participate in the NCAA Tourney if it is played....
That would seem to be the case. We shall see.
I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that the the DIII Championships Committee has decided that basketball has to have 60% participation for the NCAA tournament to move forward. That means if 40% or more call off playing, the tournament will pretty much be done.
Roughly that means we need 250 schools to still be playing - or not lose more than about 170.
Currently we have about 60 or so schools who will not be playing: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play
If no NCAA tourney, maybe there will still be the ECAC Championship tourney. ;)
Call off playing or call off being eligible for the tournament/having an AQ for their conference.
I'm sure there will be a large portion of teams/conferences that start late and will not have a tournament champion by the time the NCAA Tournament is set to commence.
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 02, 2020, 10:44:15 AM
I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that the the DIII Championships Committee has decided that basketball has to have 60% participation for the NCAA tournament to move forward. That means if 40% or more call off playing, the tournament will pretty much be done.
Roughly that means we need 250 schools to still be playing - or not lose more than about 170.
Currently we have about 60 or so schools who will not be playing: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play
Very interesting
I wonder about the next step down... who will still be automatic qualifiers...for example, what if a conference has only 5 of 8 or 5 of 9 playing...will they still have an auto spot, or be put into the "C" group...
I also note the SLIAC is not included in the Noteables list... given their published schedule, they would not be participating in the tourney....
Quote from: hopefan on December 02, 2020, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on December 02, 2020, 10:44:15 AM
I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that the the DIII Championships Committee has decided that basketball has to have 60% participation for the NCAA tournament to move forward. That means if 40% or more call off playing, the tournament will pretty much be done.
Roughly that means we need 250 schools to still be playing - or not lose more than about 170.
Currently we have about 60 or so schools who will not be playing: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play
Very interesting
I wonder about the next step down... who will still be automatic qualifiers...for example, what if a conference has only 5 of 8 or 5 of 9 playing...will they still have an auto spot, or be put into the "C" group...
I also note the SLIAC is not included in the Noteables list... given their published schedule, they would not be participating in the tourney....
Conferences are allowed to give their AQ as long as four teams are playing a conference schedule. Some conferences have already called off the AQ, even if some individual teams play, but for others, the door remains open.
There goes another season
https://www.cnusports.com/news/2020/12/2/general-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference-announces-cancellation-of-all-fall-and-winter-competition.aspx (https://www.cnusports.com/news/2020/12/2/general-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference-announces-cancellation-of-all-fall-and-winter-competition.aspx)
Quote from: CNU85 on December 03, 2020, 12:12:52 PM
There goes another season
https://www.cnusports.com/news/2020/12/2/general-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference-announces-cancellation-of-all-fall-and-winter-competition.aspx (https://www.cnusports.com/news/2020/12/2/general-coast-to-coast-athletic-conference-announces-cancellation-of-all-fall-and-winter-competition.aspx)
Season isn't over ... schools can schedule games if allowed by school, region, state, etc. and follow the rules by any and all entities.
Season isn't over until the school says so.
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It has been awhile since we had a show - we apologize. The basketball season technically started as scheduled on November 6, but not a lot of teams took the court thanks to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. So how are those who are playing getting on the floor?
This marks the first of three podcasts tackling the challenge of COVID-19 for college across the county in Division III. In the trio of shows, we will talk to those who are playing, who have had seasons canceled, and who are making decisions behind the scenes at institutions.
In this first podcast, Dave McHugh chat with two coaches who are currently playing games, Greenville men's coach Dr. George Barber and Hardin-Simmons' women's coach Kendra Hassell. Hear how each program, along with athletic department and institution, is getting their teams on the court in competition. What steps each are taking to play, stay safe from the coronavirus, and even find games to play.
We also get a reminder of The System utilized by Barber at Greenville and the experience of playing four Division I programs in just a week.
You can listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3mkbzAjHoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com) broadcasts from the WBCA/NABC Studio. All guests are featured on the BlueFrame Technology Hoopsville Hotline. We hope to start live, video, shows sometime in January.
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Hello Dave, great first pod. The first 20 minutes did indeed make sense and I was able to understand it. Good information. Doubleheaders on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 16 total sites would be fun, but it's sad to see where this is headed already. 2022 will be the most anticipated championship in years!
Quote from: PauldingLightUP on December 15, 2020, 09:53:07 AM
Hello Dave, great first pod. The first 20 minutes did indeed make sense and I was able to understand it. Good information. Doubleheaders on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 16 total sites would be fun, but it's sad to see where this is headed already. 2022 will be the most anticipated championship in years!
Thanks. I realized all of that stuff gets really complicated ... and fast. haha
Remember, first week of tournament is Wednesday, Friday, Saturday... second weekend is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. ;)
But agreed ... this is likely headed to a tough place.
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For much of Division III, there hasn't been any basketball so far this season. Unfortunately for a growing number of schools, there won't be any season. Either because of a school decision or a conference one, more and more coaches are having to tell their teams they won't be playing any intercollegiate games until next season.
Those conversations have to be tough. What can also be difficult is keeping student-athletes engaged or even keep busy as a coach.
In this second of three podcasts surrounding the coronavirus climate in DIII, we chat with a couple of coaches who have programs on the back-burner until next academic year. Emory women's coach Misha Jackson discusses how and why the Atlanta-based institution decided to shutdown winter sports and how it has impacted her team. And Plattsburgh State men's coach Mike Blaine brings his perspective of a shutdown program, but from a conference-wide decision in New York State.
You will also hear how both coaches are working with their players, but also trying to be careful about their time and the stress of everything going on in player's lives.
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Since March 2020, the NCAA and especially Division III has been on a roller coaster. A ride no one ever predicted or would want to be on. The ride is also not over.
Since March, many in DIII have tried to keep athletics going though through fall seasons the decisions had nearly everyone on the same page. Winter sports have seen more of a multi-pronged approach - depending on the institution, location, type, financial security, mentality, etc., etc., etc.
On this final of a trip of Hoopsville podcasts, we talk to a couple of administrators on the impact the pandemic has made on the division and their institutions. We also talk about different approaches each has taken when it comes to trying to have intercollegiate competition. And we discover why even with the best efforts to move forward, some things are not within one's control.
Yeshiva Athletics Director Joe Bednarsh and Amherst Athletics Director Don Faulstick give us their perspectives in what is a complicated world of restrictions, protocols, testing requirements, and more that are also always changing. Each institution has taken a different path, so far, but it doesn't mean their thinking is all that different. Find out how each is trying to ultimately help student-athletes succeed.
Another place the virus has made a significant impact is to the D3sports.com network (https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/12/d3sports-needs-your-help). Page views are down a whopping 93%! That ginormous decline has also hurt the financial future of the company (https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/12/d3sports-needs-your-help). Editor-in-Chief Pat Coleman joins us to discuss the extremely difficult challenge of keeping the websites up and operational and how asking for help from those who frequent the sites seemed like the best course of action.
Plus, Dave gives another in-depth breakdown of where DIII basketball sits in terms of a season ahead and especially possibility of NCAA Championships. And an update on where Hoopsville sits during an unpredicted challenge in front of everyone.
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For those interested, I put out the percentage numbers today on those who have canceled or delayed their seasons ... I put it out on Facebook and Twitter:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsville/ (top post)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/d3hoopsville/status/1341504569264779265
You can always find who we have as canceled and delayed on D3hoops.com: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play
Reminder, if 40% of the division cancels ("Opted Out" below) or delayed to the point of not being eligible for the NCAA tournaments ("+not eligible") then the tournaments are called off. (MBB in left panel; WBB in right)
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Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.
Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 12, 2021, 12:25:23 PM
Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.
So where might we find or see this information?
Quote from: 89Pirate on January 12, 2021, 01:33:43 PM
Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 12, 2021, 12:25:23 PM
Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.
So where might we find or see this information?
Overall NCAA announcement:
https://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2021-01-11/ncaa-announces-health-and-safety-plans-all-other-winter-championships
NCAA bid checklist:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_BidCheckList.pdf
Host Operations Manual:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_HostOpsManual.pdf
NCAA Division II and III basketball return to championships guidelines:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/resources/common/rtc/2020-21XBB_RTCguidelines.pdf
Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 12, 2021, 01:41:18 PM
Quote from: 89Pirate on January 12, 2021, 01:33:43 PM
Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 12, 2021, 12:25:23 PM
Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.
So where might we find or see this information?
Overall NCAA announcement:
https://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2021-01-11/ncaa-announces-health-and-safety-plans-all-other-winter-championships
NCAA bid checklist:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_BidCheckList.pdf
Host Operations Manual:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_HostOpsManual.pdf
NCAA Division II and III basketball return to championships guidelines:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/resources/common/rtc/2020-21XBB_RTCguidelines.pdf
Awesome, thanks. Lots of 'really interesting' reading...
So if I'm doing my math correctly we're only about 40 schools or 4/5 conferences cancelling or not being eligible away from no tournament.
Quote from: sac on January 12, 2021, 04:23:21 PM
So if I'm doing my math correctly we're only about 40 schools or 4/5 conferences cancelling or not being eligible away from no tournament.
Honestly ... we are far closer than that.
And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).
If conference delay their seasons to the point they wouldn't be eligible for the NCAAs, that would be significant.
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 12, 2021, 04:31:31 PM
And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).
I'm guessing that the fact that all three are public-school conferences is not a coincidence.
Quote from: Gregory Sager on January 12, 2021, 06:35:08 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 12, 2021, 04:31:31 PM
And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).
I'm guessing that the fact that all three are public-school conferences is not a coincidence.
Yes - that is not a coincidence. I suspect if the WIAC were to make the same decision to call things off, they would have all the schools do the same.
NJAC appears to be the only one slightly different. As I reported on Twitter earlier, they will forge forward with a 8-team schedule with two schools making their own decision to back out (Rowan and Ramapo).
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The Division III basketball season technically started nearly three months ago, but it has taken until the end of January for it to start feeling like the season is really underway. Even so, only about a quarter of the division has played just a single game. Another quarter of the division will never take to the court. And in between is wide gulf of different options.
On the first video-version of Hoopsville this season, Dave McHugh is joined by much of the D3hoops.com crew, Pat Coleman and Ryan Scott, to react to what has been one of the more unique seasons ... to say it lightly.
We react to the challenges schools are facing, what coaches are grappling with on a daily basis - especially beyond games and practices, and why schools are making so many different decisions.
We also discuss what is likely the future of this season's NCAA Championship Tournaments and, more importantly, when the decision on those tournaments will be made.
Plus, will there be a Top 25? No. Well, yes. Kind of. Tune in to learn more on what's coming. Plus a lot more including Dave spinning off Pat's thoughts on those wishing to attend games.
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I know many are patiently waiting an announcement from the NCAA today. Consider this. Today is National Women and Girls in Sports Day. The NCAA has advocated and promoted this day. You then can't turn around and limit opportunities the same day for students athletes. Optics and perceptions matter to some. Especially when many schools and conferences have found a way no matter how financially difficult.
Tomorrow is another day and I expect an announcement then. Call me crazy and I'm probably over thinking, but it's just one thing I'm thinking why we haven't heard anything today.
Then those at the NCAA lied to a LOT of individuals who sit on all levels of committees and a number of other individuals in DIII.
The number of people who told me today and in the last few days it would be released today - and then that it would be released by 5pm ET - is a pretty long list.
If the intent was tomorrow, they would have told everyone that.
Apparently they meant Mountain Time... decision is now official: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2021/02/committee-decides-championships-fate
Once again, repeating a phrase I've used all too often in the last year, disappointing but not surprising.
What effect, if any, would folks expect this decision to have on how many games are scheduled (i. e. those not already scheduled), or not, going forward? Some teams obviously would never have qualified for the tournament, but even lesser teams were needed for the better teams to reach the requisite number.
I think you will see a mixed bag. There are some who are just starting up who may back down a bit, especially if they don't have any conference schedule. I think some conferences will reevaluate and there will be different decisions based on different factors for each. I don't think there will be a predominate idea or anything.
I suspect it'll depend a lot on whether teams expect seniors back next year or not. If its not anybody's last chance to play there's certainly less incentive to try and force something. From everyone I've talked to, though, just about every team that can play is trying to make sure they send their graduates off with some kind of season.
What does this mean for Spring and Fall sports in the Spring? Unlikely to do a championship as well?
Quote from: NEPAFAN on February 04, 2021, 01:22:46 PM
What does this mean for Spring and Fall sports in the Spring? Unlikely to do a championship as well?
It was decided back in the fall not to attempt a spring championship for fall sports.
Spring sports are still viable at the moment. Hopefully we are closer to 60% participation.
Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 04, 2021, 02:17:45 PM
Quote from: NEPAFAN on February 04, 2021, 01:22:46 PM
What does this mean for Spring and Fall sports in the Spring? Unlikely to do a championship as well?
It was decided back in the fall not to attempt a spring championship for fall sports.
Spring sports are still viable at the moment. Hopefully we are closer to 60% participation.
I'm hoping that schools will consider that baseball and softball, which are held outdoors and are for the most part well-distanced in terms of the physical proximity of the two opposing teams to each other, should be given more latitude with regard to whether or not to participate in those sports.
Quote from: Gregory Sager on February 04, 2021, 03:39:40 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 04, 2021, 02:17:45 PM
Quote from: NEPAFAN on February 04, 2021, 01:22:46 PM
What does this mean for Spring and Fall sports in the Spring? Unlikely to do a championship as well?
It was decided back in the fall not to attempt a spring championship for fall sports.
Spring sports are still viable at the moment. Hopefully we are closer to 60% participation.
I'm hoping that schools will consider that baseball and softball, which are held outdoors and are for the most part well-distanced in terms of the physical proximity of the two opposing teams to each other, should be given more latitude with regard to whether or not to participate in those sports.
Decisions for baseball, softball, and lacrosse have already been made that will give that latitude.
First, like winter sports the spring sports tournaments are smaller by the same amount.
Second, I am not sure of the participation numbers that need to be hit for each sport, but the standard of which is 70% and which is 60% has been made clear.
Third, there has been a reduction in minimums games to qualify:
Baseball - 13
Softball - 12
Lacrosse - 9
I think spring has a pretty solid chance - better than basketball and winter sports ever had - had getting their tournaments done.
As for fall sports championships in spring, as Pat mentioned that is a no-go for DIII. However, DI is planning to play all of their fall championships in the spring ... so ... it is going to be insane.
As an aside: I am told in a normal fall, between all three divisions there are something like 350 different hosting sites for all the tournaments.
My bracket.
https://www.iwuhoops.com/Q%20Invitational.pdf
It would be great to see IWU play Yeshiva, with the winner to play Randolph-Macon for a de facto national championship. Far more manageable than Q's dream scenario--which would be awesome as well.
From MIAA Board:
Final from Ashland VA: Randolph-Macon 69 Trine 55
Not overly disappointed, the Jackets are pretty darn good. Anthony and Mallory lived up to their hype, and Robertson off the bench always seemed to make big 3s for them. For Trine, it was an uphill struggle pretty much all the way. Losing Cox to an ankle injury in the 1st half didn't help. But they didn't pack it in when the Jackets went up big. Cut it to 9 late and had an open shot from three to cut to 6 but missed.
Good expierence for the Thunder to take on a squad like Randolph-Macon. Can only make them better down the road. Great season Thunder!!
Quote from: Titan Q on March 14, 2021, 01:46:26 PM
My bracket.
https://www.iwuhoops.com/Q%20Invitational.pdf
Thanks for your effort putting this together. Wish this could happen!
I have a tournament history question, but for a sake of not bring up an old thread I'll just post it here.
Who was the broadcasters for most recent championship games for CBS? Specifically in 2019 and 2018? Thanks.
Jim Nantz was lead announcer, Clark Kellogg, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Seth Davis are listed as color commentators, per Wikipedia.
Quote from: WLCALUM83 on March 23, 2021, 06:39:06 AM
Jim Nantz was lead announcer, Clark Kellogg, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Seth Davis are listed as color commentators, per Wikipedia.
Well, yes. I was thinking about the Division III championship games announcers in 2018 and 2019.
Dave McHugh more than likely would be a good bet as lead announcer for those years- Pat Coleman and Gordon Mann have been associated with those events in one way or another --just throwing those three names out there,
I know Mo Cassera was on for the 2018 game in Salem. I feel like I also saw him in Ft Wayne, but I'm not super confident on that. Dave would definitely know.
John Sadak called the final in 2019 for CBS Sports -- he is a Rowan alumnus and now is the TV guy for the Cincinnati Reds.
I would bet he did that with Mo Cassara, who has done a bunch of these games in recent years.
Dave does the NCAA.com broadcasts but CBS brings in bigger guns for the TV game.